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Despite starting the season 24-13, the Yankees have had an odd start offensively, but the one constant in the lineup since Opening Day has been Juan Soto.

The Giants placed designated hitter Jorge Soler on the 10-day injured list and called up outfielder Heliot Ramos from Triple-A Sacramento.

Yahoo Sports national MLB insider Russell Dorsey explains how the San Diego Padres' big swings in acquiring talents needs to pay off soon if general manager A.J. Preller wants to keep his job.

Athletics manager Mark Kotsay and Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy shared a great moment during dinner Tuesday night in San Francisco.

As new Giants additions Matt Chapman and Jorge Soler try to get going at the plate, manager Bob Melvin believes the two stars are pressing.

The Phillies' winning streak at home was snapped at 11 games on Wednesday with a 5-3 loss to the Blue Jays.

Dylan Cease silenced his native team on Wednesday, tossing seven scoreless innings against the Cubs. It was a career gem for Cease. He pitched seven innings, allowing just one hit and zero runs. He walked two batters and struck out 12 — one away from tying his single-game career high of 13 strikeouts. He pitched a whopping 113 pitches —...

The 21-year-old right-hander is 0-0 with a 0.99 ERA in seven Triple-A starts, with 45 strikeouts in 27 1/3 innings.

The scandal surrounding Ippei Mizuhara shocked baseball fans from the U.S. to Japan when the news broke in March.

CHICAGO (AP) — Dylan Cease struck out 12 and combined with two relievers on a one-hitter, and the San Diego Padres beat the Chicago Cubs 3-0 on Wednesday. Cease went seven innings in a triumphant return to Chicago after the White Sox dealt him to San Diego in March. He allowed the Cubs’ lone hit when Yan Gomes reached on...

Teoscar Hernández drives in all three runs, including a two-run homer in the sixth, to support Gavin Stone in Dodgers' 3-1 win over Miami on Wednesday.

Skenes, the No. 1 pick in the 2023 MLB Draft, began this season in Triple-A.

Rangers star Marcus Semien spoke to NBC Sports California's Brodie Brazil about the A's leaving Oakland after the 2024 MLB season.

Two months after the Giants decided Bryce Eldridge would focus solely on hitting, the 2023 first-round draft pick explained what went into that decision from his perspective.

Yahoo Sports senior MLB analyst Jordan Shusterman and senior MLB analyst Jake Mintz discuss how Corbin Carroll is making adjustments to his swing and seeing more success at the plate for the Arizona Diamondbacks. Hear the full conversation on the “Baseball Bar-B-Cast” podcast - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen.

After a delay of over two-and-a-half hours, Wednesday's matchup between the Mets and Cardinals in St. Louis was officially postponed.

Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman talk about the possible end of the Astros dynasty following their loss to the Yankees, if it’s time to panic about the Blue Jays, yay or nay on the Tigers City Connect uniforms and comedian Eitan Levine joins to talk first pitches.

After Willson Contreras was clipped by J.D. Martinez’s swing, the three-time All-Star tumbled over in obvious pain

Yahoo Sports senior MLB analyst Jordan Shusterman and senior MLB analyst Jake Mintz analyze how the gap between the New York Yankees and the Houston Astros has changed overtime, mostly due to the Astros getting worse. Hear the full conversation on the “Baseball Bar-B-Cast” podcast - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen.

Fantasy baseball analyst Fred Zinkie offers up his top buy low/high and sell low-high candidates for Week 6.

Fantasy baseball analyst Andy Behrens offers up a fresh batch of midweek pickups to consider, led by a former Dodgers prospect.

The Chicago White Sox have made a trade prior to Wednesday’s game against Tampa Bay, sending outfielder Robbie Grossman to the Texas Rangers.

Even as the offense scuffles, Wade has established himself as a model of on-base consistency for San Francisco.

As a rejuvenated Chris Sale takes on his former team Wednesday, John Tomase explains why the Red Sox still did the right thing by trading him.

The Cardinals' nightmare season continues.

Here's how to watch the Mets game on SNY online or via the SNY app.

Eric Samulski breaks down three pitchers who are throwing new pitches to see if we should care.

Here's what happened in Mets Land on Tuesday, in case you missed it...

Kyle Harrison used his Coors Field debut Tuesday to show the kind of reliable young arm he can be for the Giants.

After a day off, Pete Alonso broke out of his slump at the plate to help the Mets beat the Cardinals on Tuesday night.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitches like an ace in an eight-inning, two-run start to lead the Dodgers past the Marlins on Tuesday night.

Coors Field presented nearly no problems for Kyle Harrison on Tuesday in the Giants’ 5-0 win against the Colorado Rockies.

In August 2023, the White Sox fired then-general manager Rick Hahn and Vice President of Baseball Operations Kenny Williams, marking the first time neither of them was to run the team since 2000. Williams, 60, is up to new things during his post-White Sox career. He’s attempting to become a trailblazer in the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion space, according to...

Pete Alonso and Brandon Nimmo powered the Mets to a 7-5 win over the Cardinals in St. Louis on Tuesday night.

It was quite the evening at the Friendly Confines on Tuesday. Trying to tie the home series against the Padres, the Cubs struck first in the fourth inning with a home run from Cody Bellinger in his return to the field. He hadn’t played since April 23 because of two fractured ribs he endured running into the back wall at...

Without their top three right-handed bats and facing the pitcher with the lowest ERA in all of baseball, the Phillies still put up 10 runs in another blowout, their seventh straight win.

Harrison was a four-star football recruit in 2014 out of Lee’s Summit (Missouri) West High School,

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Zach Eflin allowed one run and six hits in seven innings as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Chicago White Sox 5-1 on Tuesday night for their fifth consecutive win. Eflin (2-4) lost the shutout when Paul DeJong homered with two outs in the seventh. The right-hander worked out of a bases-loaded, two-out jam in...

The Yankees took Justin Verlander deep three times, including a three-run homer by Alex Verdugo, and got six solid innings from Luis Gil to beat the Houston Astros 10-3 on Tuesday night.

Contreras was hit on the arm by a J.D. Martinez swing.

“Allow me to reintroduce myself.” That’s Cody Bellinger, probably. The Cubs lefty stroked a ball into the Wrigley Field basket on Tuesday during his first game back at the Friendly Confines off the injured list. Bellinger hadn’t played in a game since April 23, when he crashed into the outfield wall attempting to make a catch in center field. He...

Chris Getz and the White Sox are gearing up for another busy MLB trade deadline, according to a recent report from USA Today’s Bob Nightengale. “The White Sox, off to their worst start in franchise history, are still hoping to trade [Tommy] Pham to the highest bidder before the trade deadline,” Nightengale wrote. “…The White Sox are also expected to...

Jung Hoo Lee explained how he has adjusted to MLB during his first month with the Giants on the latest "BP with Britt."

Dexter Fowler graduated from Penn State with a Bachelor of Science degree this week. The 2016 World Series champion joined his classmates in Happy Valley to walk across the stage with his diploma. Major League Baseball posted the awesome moment on social media. Fowler was drafted right out of high school in the 14th round of the 2004 MLB Draft....

Mets skipper Carlos Mendoza gave updates on Kodai Senga, Tylor Megill and two of his relievers ahead of Tuesday's game against the Cardinals.

The move with Tyler Matzek came after he allowed three runs while recording only two outs in a loss to the Dodgers.

Harrison signed to play college football at Nebraska in 2014 before he was drafted by the Brewers.

Here's how to watch the Mets game on SNY online or via the SNY app.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger is set to make his return to the team’s lineup just weeks after breaking two ribs, according to a Chicago radio station.

Spencer Turnbull will make his first appearance out of the Phillies' bullpen Tuesday night. Rob Thomson discussed how he could be used moving forward.

Christian Encarnacion-Strand is expected to be out four to six weeks with a fractured bone in his wrist.

The Brewers reinstated outfielder Christian Yelich from the 10-day injured list ahead of Wednesday's game in Kansas City.

The Rangers acquired Robbie Grossman from the White Sox on Wednesday for a minor league reliever.

The San Francisco Giants on Wednesday placed outfielder-designated hitter Jorge Soler on the 10-day injured list with a right shoulder strain and filled his roster spot by recalling outfielder Heliot Ramos from their Triple-A affiliate in Sacramento.

Rays starting pitcher Ryan Pepiot was placed on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a bruised lower left leg.

Ryan Boyajian of "The Real Housewives of Orange County" is the bookmaker's associate to whom Ippei Mizuhara wired money to pay his gambling debts, sources told ESPN.

The Pirates are calling up star prospect Paul Skenes, and the hard-throwing right-hander is expected to debut Saturday at PNC Park against the Cubs.

Ippei Mizuhara has agreed to plead guilty to felony bank fraud and submitting a false tax return after authorities found he stole nearly $17 million from Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani.

Chiefs? Check. Texas Rangers? Check. A three-leg parlay for $100 is just one champion away from hitting for $1.7M, but will the bettor hold or sell?

Tristan H. Cockcroft takes a look at the current stats and passes judgment on which hot players need to go.

The 28-year-old Harrison had signed a letter of intent in 2014 to play at Nebraska before being drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers.

Boston is finding success despite being plagued by injuries. How? A change in approach on the mound that's led to unprecedented results.

From the pastel Padres to the Space City Astros and beyond, we break down MLB's City Connect uniforms.

The Detroit Tigers unveiled their City Connect uniforms on Monday, an electric blue and dark navy blue design.

The Angels have released right-hander Zac Kristofak, per the team’s transaction log at MLB.com. He was designated for assignment last week when the Angels selected Willie Calhoun’s contract. There’s no clear indication as to why Kristofak was released rather than passed through outright waivers, although speculatively speaking, it’s possible there’s an injury at play. Injured…

The Mariners announced a series of roster moves today, selecting the contract of left-hander Kirby Snead and reinstated right-hander Eduard Bazardo from the injured list. In corresponding moves, left-hander Tayler Saucedo was placed on the 15-day IL due to right knee hyperextension and right-hander Emerson Hancock was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma. To open a 40-man…

Ippei Mizuhara, the former interpreter of Shohei Ohtani, is pleading guilty multiple charges relating to the allegations he stole money from Ohtani to fund his gambling habit. Meghann Cuniff of The Washington Post relays on X (link one and link two) that Mizuhara is pleading guilty to bank fraud and subscribing to a false tax…

The No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 draft is on his way to the majors. Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes will make his highly anticipated MLB debut this Saturday in a home outing against the visiting Cubs, the the team announced. The 6’6″, 235-pound Skenes is the embodiment of a prototypical, power-armed ace. He’s widely…

The Rays have made a swap of starters, with right-hander Ryan Pepiot going on the 15-day injured list, while Taj Bradley has been reinstated from the IL and will start Friday’s game. The moves were relayed on X by Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Pepiot was hit on the leg by a comebacker…

May 8: The Red Sox made the official announcement today. Pivetta and Gonzalez were both activated with Short designated for assignment and Uwasawa optioned. May 7: The Red Sox will designate infielder Zack Short for assignment, reports Julian McWilliams of the Boston Globe (X link). Boston also optioned right-hander Naoyuki Uwasawa to Triple-A Worcester. The moves…

2:40pm: Encarnacion-Strand is going to miss a month to six weeks, manager David Bell tells Charlie Goldsmith of the Cincinnati Enquirer. 2:15pm: Ford’s deal is worth $1.3MM plus incentives, per Mark Sheldon of MLB.com. Assuming that’s prorated, he’ll make just over $1MM for the rest of the year. 1:35pm: The Reds announced Ford’s signing and…

The Marlins announced today that right-hander Edward Cabrera has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a right shoulder impingement. Left-hander Braxton Garrett was reinstated from the IL in a corresponding move. Though the Marlins once had a rotation surplus, they have been struggling to keep their starting staff together this year. Pablo…

1:45pm: The Rangers have now made it official, announcing Dunning’s injury as a right rotator cuff strain. White was recalled and Leiter was added as the 27th man, as expected. They also activated outfielder Robbie Grossman, who they acquired from the White Sox earlier today, while optioning infielder Jonathan Ornelas. 1:30pm: The Rangers are going…

1:15pm: Hernaiz has a “severe” left ankle sprain, per Martín Gallegos of MLB.com. He’s going to see a specialist today. 11:23am: The A’s on Wednesday announced announced that they’ve recalled catcher/first baseman Tyler Soderstrom from Triple-A Las Vegas and also recalled righty Osvaldo Bido to serve as the 27th man for today’s doubleheader. Oakland also…

Click here to read a transcript of Wednesday’s chat with MLBTR’s Steve Adams.

The White Sox announced that they have selected the contract of infielder/outfielder Zach Remillard. He will take the roster spot of outfielder Robbie Grossman, who was traded to the Rangers earlier today. Remillard, 30, has been bouncing on and off the White Sox’ roster in the past year. He was added to the 40-man in…

Free agent left-hander Rich Hill is sticking to his plan of signing with a club during the season. He tells Ian Browne of MLB.com that he actually turned down offers from three teams in the winter but is still preparing for an upcoming signing. “I’ve been working out and throwing,” Hill said. “I’m continuing to…

The Rangers announced Wednesday that they’ve acquired outfielder Robbie Grossman from the White Sox in exchange for minor league right-hander Anthony Hoopii-Tuionetoa. To make room on the 40-man roster, Texas designated lefty Kolton Ingram for assignment. Grossman, 34, returns to the team with which he won a World Series ring just last season. He signed…

May 8: The Cardinals have formally placed Contreras on the 10-day injured list (though he’ll obviously be out well beyond that 10-day minimum). Pages has indeed been recalled from Memphis, the team announced. May 7: Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras has been diagnosed with a fractured left forearm, the team announced. The club didn’t provide an…